Jamie Bettinger
Winter Springs,FL
Summary
Upbeat, experianced First Grade Teacher and Team Leader devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Lead Teacher
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School
08.2012 - Current
- Provide safe, warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Guide students to develop self-esteem and independent life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication, promoting ownership of our classroom
- Reinforce positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepare students to navigate the real world at a young age.
- Maintain knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to create and teach lesson plans that meet educational objectives for core subjects of ELA, math, science, social studies and technology.
- Integrate technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Prepare and administer grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, peers, and administrative staff.
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process and reviews of Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administer various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings while coordinating and maintaining data for grade level walk to intervention.
- Coach, mentor and evaluate, new staff and student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Pursue professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Teacher, 1st and 2nd Grade
Dearborn Public Schools
09.2005 - 05.2012
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Teaching Certification
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI12-1988
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork/Team Leader
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Oral Communication
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Student Treasures published books
- NEST Teacher Mentor / Induction Program 23/24, 24/25
- BEST Summer Trainer 22/23, 23/24
- Global Summer PD trainings
- RAP grade level contact
- LEGO Club Sponsor 1st grade
- First Lego League Explore Robotics Co-Sponsor 2/3
- First Lego League Challenge Robotics Co-Sponsor 4/5
- SECME Club Co-Sponsor 3-5
- Bus Ramp Dismissal Screen Coordinator
Timeline
First Grade Lead Teacher
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School
08.2012 - Current
Teacher, 1st and 2nd Grade
Dearborn Public Schools
09.2005 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Teaching Certification
University of Michigan - Dearborn
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